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Zucchini Stuffed with Ground Beef and Rice

A delicious hearty stuffed zucchini boat recipe perfect for a healthy dinner.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffed zucchini recipe, stuffed zucchini with ground beef and rice
Servings: 2
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup minced onion 1/2 small onion
  • 1 cup diced tomato about 1 large fresh
  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 2 to 3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 medium zucchini or 2 small

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
  • Cut a zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a sharp knife to score around the edges leaving about 1/4 inch around the sides. Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp.
  • Chop the pulp and set it aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onions and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the beef is almost cooked through.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and zucchini pulp. Reduce the heat to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked rice and fresh herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the beef and rice mixture to the zucchini shells and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and bake for 5 minutes longer.

Notes

Even though this is a full meal, it tastes great with a salad on the side!
Store leftover stuffed zucchini in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
See the post above for variations and substitutions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1half zucchini | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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